Embedded Systems Engineer - Walker Area

Job Description

Job Description

Embedded Systems Engineer | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $129,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in embedded systems engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Walker seeking experienced Embedded Systems Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Walker seeking Embedded Systems Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware and software for manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Integrate embedded systems with industrial sensors, actuators, PLCs, and robotic platforms.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues on production lines to minimize downtime.
• Optimize embedded system performance, reliability, and efficiency for high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement test protocols and validation procedures for embedded systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, mechanical, manufacturing) to define system requirements and specifications.
• Provide technical support and training for manufacturing personnel on embedded system operations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
• Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, PIC) and their peripherals.
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets, with hands-on hardware debugging experience using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal programming.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and supporting production test and validation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, PROFINET).
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation concepts and control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA).
• Experience designing or implementing automated test fixtures and processes for manufacturing.
• Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) principles.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Embedded Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Embedded Developer, IoT Engineer, Real-Time Embedded Engineer, Microcontroller Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.